(HBO) – Hoa Binh province currently has 2,695 hectares of water surface and 4,900 fish farming cages. The fish output was estimated at 3,065 tonnes in the first quarter of this year, including 2,577 tonnes of farmed fish.
In recent years, to exploit the potential, protect and develop
aquatic resources, the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development has directed agencies to accelerate the restructuring of the
fishery sector towards increasing the proportion of aquaculture production,
focusing on specialist species with high quality and value. It has also
promoted the application of farming technology, improved the caring process,
and diversified fish products.
Hung Nguyen
Aquaculture Company in Da Bac district’s Vay Nua commune has 150 fish cages,
supplying more than 200 tonnes of fish to the market each year.
Duong Duc Anh's family, who lives at Moi hamlet in Cao Phong district’s Thung
Nai commune, has engaged in fish farming for 8 years with 80 cages and a total
output of 40 tonnes of fish. However, now his family maintains 50 fish cages
with a production of about 20-25 tonnes a year to ensure their quality.
Pham The Tu from Hung Nguyen Aquaculture Company,which is located in Da
Bac district’s Vay Nua commune, said it has 150 fish cages with an annual
output of more than 200 tonnes.
The company mainly raises different types of catfish such as ca
lang vang (yellowhemibagrus),black carp, andred
tilapia(Oreochromis spp). In order to produce quality products, it has strictly
followed the production process that meets VietGAP standards. Accordingly, the
water source for fish farming is tested regularly to ensure hygiene. The fish
is bred until reaching maturity, assuring that its meat is firm and delicious
when it is supplied to the market.
In recent years, with a large water surface area, especially in the Da River
reservoir, aquaculture is considered one of the province's competitive
advantages. In 2022, with a total output of more than 12,000 tonnes and stable
selling prices, aquaculture contributes a high proportion to the growth of the
agricultural industry.
However, according to the Fishery Sub-Department, although positive changes
have been recorded in the aquaculture industry in recent years, its development
has not been commensurate with the potential of the province.
The introduction of fish varieties with high economic value and specialty
species into farming is still limited due to high input costs, and people still
have difficulty in securing investment for their production.
Obstacles relating to the allocation and leasing of water surface cause
difficulties for small-scale farmers in the registration of farming cages.
The linkage between farmers and businesses is still limited while there is no
plant for post-harvest fish processing and storage, leading to difficulties in
the selling of the products.
Hoang Van Son, Director of the Fishery Sub-Department, said with
great potential from the Da River reservoir, the volume of aquaculture
production in the lakebed area can reach 16,000 tonnes of fish a year.
In the coming time, the fishery sector will review and devise a master plan for
the sector towards safe, efficient and market-oriented production.
It will focus on promoting the strength of the water surface for aquaculture,
applying new technologies to fishery activities to diversify products
andincrease income for farmers.
The sub-department will enhance the prevention of diseases, develop aquaculture
towards diversifying species and farming methods, continue to maintain the area
of fish farming in ponds and small lakes as well as raise fish in fields and
reservoirs.
Awareness of organisations and individuals in the protection and regeneration
of aquatic resources will be enhanced./.
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on November 20 coordinated with Hai Dang Group Hoa Binh Seafood Company Limited to release 1.5 tonnes of fries into Hoa Binh Lake to regenerate aquatic resources, with a total value of 266 million VND (10,460 USD).
On the afternoon of November 16, Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, held a reception for a delegation from the Indian Embassy led by Ambassador Sandeep Arya. The delegation included the chairperson of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, embassy personnel, and Indian businesses operating in Vietnam. Accompanying Long at the meeting were leaders of the provincial People's Committee and representatives from various departments and sectors.
Hoa Binh province hosted the "Meet India 2024" conference on November 16, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic ties between Vietnam and India.
In recent times, with its core role in building and fostering great national unity, Cao Phong district's Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee has actively carried out its responsibilities and front work, and closely collaborated with member organisations to encourage locals to implement the Party’s guidelines, and the State’s policies and laws. At the same time, it has worked to promote the dynamism, creativity, and contributions of officials, Party members, and local people to help the district develop further.
From a type of bulb used as a seasoning for daily meals, thanks to the efforts of local authorities and farmers, shallots have become a commercial crop in Yen Thuy district, contributing to promoting the transformation of crop structure in agricultural production, bringing higher incomes to locals.
